Source: https://medium.com/@jennifer_55344/psych-yourself-up-for-some-covid19-homeschooling-57961e8644ae
Preparedness and realistic expectations will go a long way
Let’s face it, the news out there is one big fat bummer after another. With all kinds of canceled events, remote work recommendations, travel bans and other grim news in place, many of us have been wondering about what seems like the inevitable closure of our schools. Will we get work packets sent home? Will our teachers offer some kind of remote learning option or do a Facetime Live? Will I end up strangling my own offspring? In my never ending quest to stay positive and solution-oriented, I believe the best course of action might be to “expect the best and prepare for the worst” when it comes to the real possibility of homeschooling our kids for a bit soon. Here are a few suggestions I have so you can grab the bull by the horns and psych yourself up for a bit for some extra, extra, extra time with your kids in the coming weeks. read more